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Overview
Starting an Archives is designed for institutional administrators, archivists, and records managers thinking about beginning a historical records program in their organization. The book covers the decision making process which should precede the establishment of an archival program, outlines the first steps necessary in the beginning of an archival program, and introduces basic archival functions to readers. These functions include: archival administration, collection development, appraisal, records management, arrangement, description, reference, outreach, and preservation and facilities planning. The book provides a theoretical rationale for the establishment of an archival program and discusses the managerial, financial, and administrative implications involved in beginning an archives. At the same time, however, it approaches the subject of starting an archives in a practical manner. There are clear descriptions of archival activities, samples of the important archival policy documents and forms, and a current bibliograohy which points to additional texts for further reference. Information on archival organizations is also included to help beginning archives locate and join local and national professional archival networks.
Editorial Reviews
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...an attractive publication for the non-archivist who may have to assume some responsiblity for an in-house archives.American Archivist
...will be an invaluable volume. It fills a need that has long existed in archival literature for a brief, readable introduction...will continue to be an essential element on the archivist's list long after the current computer applications have gone the way of cuneiform and beta cassettes.Collection Management
Examples and illustrations are drawn from many kinds of archives, so that the manual would be equally useful for a business, a religious community, a college or university, a local historical society, or a government agency...The order of preservation is logical, the coverage is broad, of course, but thorough, and each chapter gives reliable advice in a helpful way...Starting an Archives is suitable for anyone contemplating the establishment of such a program, and all the steps in it should be considered and planned before such a program is initiated. It will be helpful for basic workshops...a useful workbook for any in which the desire or necessity of controlling historical records has been recognized.Journal Of The Society Of Archivists
The manual has a refreshing honesty and realism.Library Review
This book fills a useful niche in the literature and will introduce its subject to many in related professional or administrative fields where the message needs to be got across.Rare Books and Manuscripts Librarianship
Her book is recommended for any organization interested in starting an archives.The Public Historian
It is an intellectual road map to the questions which should be asked and the considerations which should be analyzed by any institution or organization deciding how to handle its accumulated records. It is cogent, well organized, and full of useful information for decision makers and those assigned the task of providing them with alternative solutions to record problems.Wilson Library Bulletin
This valuable text is clearly the starting point for anyone involved in a process that may lead to starting an archives.Wilson Library Bulletin
This valuable text is clearly the starting point for anyone involved in a process that may lead to starting an archives.....Booknews
For institutional administrators, archivists, and records managers planning historical records programs. Outlines the basic steps in beginning an archival program and introduces basic archival functions such as collection development, records management, outreach, and preservation. Includes sample forms and policy documents, and a list of professional organizations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Product Details
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Meet the Author
Elizabeth Yakel is a doctoral student in Information and Library Studies at the University of Michigan. She has worked as a professional archivist and consultant for over ten years, on such projects as the Vatican Archives Project, and the Religious Archives Technical Assistance Project, where she provided consultation services, taught archival workshops, and provided referral services for archivists in small religious and non-profit organizations.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 1.Introduction: Three Archival Collections Chapter 3 2. Planning Your Archival Program Chapter 4 3. Establishing an Archives Chapter 5 4. Administration Chapter 6 5. Collection Development, Appraisal, and the Intitial Stages of Archival Control Chapter 7 6. Increasing Control over Archival Records: Arrangement and Description Chapter 8 7. Reference and Access Chapter 9 8. Outreach Chapter 10 9. The Archival Facility and Preservation1 Chapter 11 10. Bibliographical Essay Chapter 12 11. Archival and Related Associations Part 13 Appendix A—Model Deed of gift for Donation of Historical Materials Part 14 Appendix B— Outline of a Model Procedures Manual Part 15 Appendix C—Sample User Regsitration Forms